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Start-up fund for Vivian: reopening a street-food cart after a long illness and repossession
A street-food cart in Joliet needs help replacing a gas stove and two refrigerators after a long illness and repossession.
🇺🇸 Joliet, Illinois, United States1,570 views
For twelve years I have run a street-food cart in Joliet. In April, a long illness and repossession took a gas stove and two refrigerators. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me.
Before that, my customers came every Monday, and I employed 1 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 8 weeks.
This business pays my children's school fees and rent. I have already started working from home in small ways, but I can't meet orders without proper equipment.
Every contribution brings me closer to reopening, and I promise to post photos as I buy each item.
I'll buy equipment from local suppliers and post photos and receipts as I go.
Where the $3,700 goes:
• Replacing a gas stove and two refrigerators: $2,650
• Shop repairs and licensing: $600
• Initial stock: ingredients: $450
Thank you so much.
- Vivian
Updates from Vivian
Good news. Because of your gifts ($270 in total) I met with the supplier and confirmed the amounts. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.
Small update. $245 so far, the plan for initial stock: ingredients is now scheduled.
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